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Shelly's Landscaping Contractors

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Shelly's Landscape Contractors is a family owned, full service, design, build, maintenance firm that has been in business since 1957. We offer all services associated with outdoor landscape from concept to completion as well as comprehensive maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties.

Business highlights

68 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape design, planting, brick paving, stone work, water features, low voltage lighting, grading, sodding, drainage solutions, maintenance, retaining walls, perennial gardens, landscape renovations

Services we don't offer

Snow removal, irrigation installation, large tree removal and trimming.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.419 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
16%
3
11%
2
5%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.0
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Kelly C.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
I don't think it could have gone better. From the initial consult to providing me information on the care of the pavers and the new plants it went well. I was having trouble deciding on the design, pavers etc. and they were so patient with me. Ultimately if followed their advice and it is beautiful. I get compliments on it all the time.
Description of Work: Completely re-did my front walk in pavers and used pavers to put a border on the side of my drive. They also redid the landscape in front and added lighting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Brian S.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Thank you to Gary and Shelly's landscape for backing their work and addressing our concerns.
Description of Work: Replaced defective shrubs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John B.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: July 2014 Shelly installed 2 French drains to get rain water away from my house. They did a very good job and the drains work well keeping water out of that side of the basement. I contacted them to put in another French drain and will sign their quote this week.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Rebecca C.
02/2015
4.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
It was fine. I like the work itself. The only thing I have to say is they were suppose to get back to me with a quote but they never get back to me. I would recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I used Shelly's Landscaping for my yard. They completely regraded our property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$13,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
Thank you for the great review and appreciate your business. Both Shelly and myself followed up with you at the start of this season and have provided the additional quotes you were looking for and we look forward to the prospect of working with you again.

Brian S.
12/2014
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very nice people , but poor workmanship and caring about QUALITY. Would not recommend!!
Description of Work: Landscape Project

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$6,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
Dear (removed member name), It was nice to speak with you the other day regarding your concerns. I also had the chance to stop by and review the work we performed at your home in June. As per our conversation I was able to clarify your concern regarding the use of weed barrier products under the mulch as well as the quantity of mulch that was installed on the project. At the signing of the contract you had asked this very question and it was explained that when installing mulch we do not install any sort of weed barrier as it is not common practice and was not included in the pricing. As we discussed, had a phone call to the office been placed to us after the project was completed we would have been happy to come out to clarify your concerns and easily add a bit of mulch to the beds. Our conversation upon completion of the project and final payment was one of complete satisfaction. I also confirmed that our guarantee on the project is a full year so if there are any further concerns on anything we will be happy to take care of them in the spring of 2015. Your guarantee period goes until June of 2015.

Hernando A.
09/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
While this was fine, it was not the work advertised in the Deal. I don't think I had to pay for quoting a job. The Deal was for a design consultation with design renderings. My meeting with Shelly turned out to be for quoting a job and not a design consultation. I had a pleasant time with Shelly, hence a B, but I wouldn't pay $59 to simply get a quotation. I never had to in the past.
Description of Work: I had a meeting with Shelly at my house, and I explained what I wanted to do in my backyard. He gave my a couple ideas for the type of bushes that might work. He then sent me a quote for the work that we discussed.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Linda D.
07/2014
3.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Told me he would trim all trees, shrubs and that I needed to kill all the weeds. Poor chemistry is the best thing I can say. I wasted $59, and although that's not good, it was limited.
Description of Work: I purchased a consultation and drawings for $59. I was contacted promptly and got an inspection, no drawings and what was going to be plantings in 2 small areas for double my budget. I went with another company who gave me a great value, hard work and no condescension.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$6,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
Dear {removed member name}, Thank you for the review, it was nice to have met you. I am sorry that we were not able to provide solutions that worked with your budget but happy to hear that you were able to find a contractor that was.

Ed R.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We liked the ideas and design presented by Gary. We have some other projects going on, but look forward to working with Gary and his team when the time is right.
Description of Work: Gary was quick to respond and listen to our ideas for a new backyard area. He was very professional and timely. He followed up with questions to proceed with the project. We would use Gary and his team in the future to complete our project at the right time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Anne W.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Andrea A.
06/2014
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, hardscaping, patios
  + 2 more
The result is really amazing. I waited the winter to do the review until now because we really wanted to see how the patio held up under the different temperatures. We couldn't be happier with the results. Shelly was really professional and came out and helped us 1) pick out what we wanted in stone (we had no idea of the options) and 2) sent us to a close location to review the different stone colors. As we had no idea what we wanted this was really important. He steered us to a really good stone (based on online reviews we have since looked at) and by allowing us to go and pick out the color ourselves we were able to get an idea of what the final product would look like. Shelly's team was here for several days and completed the work completely on schedule and as planned. I believe there was even an unplanned rain day that they were able to work around and meet the schedule. After 6 months, 3 feet of snow and numerous snow storms it still looks great. We look forward to using it all summer long.
Description of Work: When we moved into our house our back patio was in really bad shape. The concrete was misshaped and warped and during long rains the water would back up to our house. Shelly came in and put in a new patio and built out the dirt around our house to allow for more proper drainage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
Dear [Member name removed], Thank you very much for the business and the great review! We are extremely glad to hear that our solutions have worked out well and that you are fully enjoying the patio we installed. We are also pleased to hear that our drainage solutions have worked out well for you. Enjoy the summer!

Timothy R.
03/2014
2.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: (I've been waiting to see what the snow melt would do before submitting a review and how that it has I'm able to) | |Hired Shelly's to remove a large amount of Day Lilly beads and replace with top soil and sod & to make for better drainage and create a swale for drainage towards our alley. After waiting 6 weeks due to a full schedule and rain delays, they came and knocked it out in less than 6 hours. |Issues: |1. Sod was put down in July / August time frame and in hindsight we should have waited for cooler temps. |2. Had to water copious amounts of water to save what we could of the sod only to lose about 1/3 |3. Drainage still issue as sod / slopes away from where it is intended / discussed.Clearly care was not taken to have correct slope in direction it was planned / discussed. Water now flows away from "swale". |4. Workers placed sod right against wood siding of garage - prime for rot |5. We have massive amounts of Day Lilly's growing through the newly laid sod. Care was not taken to sift bulbs out of ground. In some spots it's fine..no growth, others its terrible.If I knew there would be so much re-growth through the sod, I would have nuked the Day Lilly's with Round-Up or a commercial herbicide weeks before they were pulled out to ensure their demise. | |I called Shelly back to look at the situation and he advised that he previously mentioned that we would have "some" Day Lilly's coming through. Which I don't recall. Also that we didn't water the edges of the sod where most of the dead sod was. You'd think that if summer temps were going to be an issue, a landscaper would suggest waiting until cooler temps to save the sod. |No offer to replace dead sod or correct drainage issue or figure out way to get rid of the re-growing Day Lilly's. | |Average to poor job for $2500. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,500

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
Dear [removed member name], Thank you for your review and we appreciate your concerns. Shelly had the opportunity to stop by and meet with you to discuss the issues mentioned. As per your meeting, Shelly offered solutions to the drainage concerns as that was not part of the original project and would require additional work. The issue regarding the daylillies was discussed as well and instructions were provided by Shelly to control the continued growth of those plants. Thank you for the opportunity to meet and assist in resolving your concerns. We look forward to hearing form you regarding the drainage solutions and your continued business.

Jacob S.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very satisfied.
Description of Work: Landscaping project

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
[member name removed] Thank you so much for the review. It' been a pleasure working with you and we are looking forward to getting started on phase two as well as beginning the maintenance program for your home!

Kai C.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Didn't go with it because of other more competitive quote, but the quote is on par with most other quotes we got. The quote process was very professional, all questions answered. Too bad, because I actually have more confidence in Shelly's professionalism, but my budget was tight, so we took the risk of another landscaper.
Description of Work: Provided quote for sodding and patio work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
We appreciate the opportunity to have provided the quotation for the work and understand the constraints of your budget. Thank you for the review and confirmation of our competitive quote. Perhaps we can work together on your next project!

Lynch K.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The overall experience was excellent!
Description of Work: Drainage issue was fixed by using a swale and designing a rain garden.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
It's been a pleasure working with you on the various projects you have had as well as the ongoing maintenance of your home. We appreciate the loyalty you have shown in our company.

Jennifer S.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service
  + 1 more
I contacted Shelly's by email in March and received a call from Gary to schedule an appointment for the next day. He was prompt, prepared and creative with his suggestions about how to reconfigure our steps and patio following an extensive kitchen remodel project which forced us to reconfigure the existing patio steps for access to the back yard from the house. Shelly's had installed the patio about 10 years ago and Gary informed me that the cap stones we used were no longer available. Gary took this into consideration and created a design that allowed us to re-use existing materials so the reconfigured steps and flower bed would match our existing hardscapes. This not only saved us money but it made the reworked patio and stairs look as if they had always been there. I received a written quote by email the next day. I had one follow up call with Gary and was told they would be here on May 8th to complete the work. Gary and his crew arrived promptly before 8am in the morning. The crew was prepared, skilled, courteous and very hard working. They took no breaks, a very short lunch and completed the work around 6pm. Throughout the day both owners showed up to check on the work progress and my satisfaction. When the crew finished the work on the patio the site was cleaned up to the point that you would not have known they were even there. The new step and patio looked like it had always been that way. I have been using Shelly's for 13 years now for a variety of landscape needs and I have never been disappointed. They use the highest quality materials, have courteous skilled crews and stand behind their work. I would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: reconfigure patio step for main patio access door remove existing step repair flower bed planter side wall reset patio drain from winter heaving and reset bricks to restore proper drainage replace 25 ft of existing edging damaged by winter heave remove some existing brick and create an additional flower bed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
It is always a pleasure to work with great clients that have shown us great loyalty over the last 13 years with all the various projects you have awarded us!

Karen M.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service
  + 1 more
We have been using them for 18 years and they are very good!
Description of Work: They've done all of our lawn work, and landscaping. They have even put in a patio.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

MITCHELL D.
05/2013
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They do very well!
Description of Work: They aerate, fertilize, and cut the grass. They also edge and cultivate (turn the soil) under the bushes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian A.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Went well. Was what we expected. Price was significantly less than other estimates we received for the job. Shelly was very honest and informative and also very experienced. His crew came and did both jobs when they said they would. Shelly was there himself most of the time. They also provide monthly lawn maintenance for us.
Description of Work: Landscaping project involving transplanting trees and shrubs to different locations. Also putting mulch around a playset and refinishing some brickwork in our driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
(deleted member name), Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure working with you on this project as well as the continued confidence you have shown in the services we continue to provide you!

Brian V.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We absolutely love them! They always take good care of us.
Description of Work: Shelly's handles all of our landscaping needs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Shelly's Landscaping Contractors
(deleted member name), Thank you for the great review. It is a pleasure to continue working with you on the various projects you have at the house!

    Contact information

    1617 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

    www.shellyslandscape.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Patios,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Concrete Pouring and Repair

    FAQ

    Shelly's Landscaping Contractors is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Shelly's Landscaping Contractors accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Shelly's Landscaping Contractors does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Shelly's Landscaping Contractors does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Shelly's Landscaping Contractors does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Shelly's Landscaping Contractors does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Shelly's Landscaping Contractors offers warranties.
    Shelly's Landscaping Contractors offers the following services: Landscape design, planting, brick paving, stone work, water features, low voltage lighting, grading, sodding, drainage solutions, maintenance, retaining walls, perennial gardens, landscape renovations
    Snow removal, irrigation installation, large tree removal and trimming.

    Contact information

    1617 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

    www.shellyslandscape.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed